ZIP Code 62841 in Freeman Spur, IL

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Freeman Spur, Illinois
County:Williamson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:02:04 AM
Population:151 [See All]
Area Codes:618 / 730
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.8614, -88.9974
Land Area:0.302 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 62841 has 151 residents and 63 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 45.5 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.3% male and 41.7% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.7%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:151Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:108Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:500.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$33,750Source: Census ACS
Households:63Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$63,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.40Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.70Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--86103137140137155110131150123189140108
Decennial Census98------------------151------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.5

Male Median Age: 33.7

Female Median Age: 52.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7116646632273448612
Female301721253374883123
Total1011713678855147121211735
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:14698.65%
Black:10.68%
Hispanic:*10.68%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:148100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8858.28%33.7 years
Females:6341.72%52.5 years
Total:151100%45.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:108100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:108100%
Total Native Population:108100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $33,750, which is well under the state median ($81,702), is down $2,841 (7.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,000. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $32,656 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,656). By gender, male median income is $61,250 and female is $54,375, which is generally lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $6,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 34.5%, which is far less than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$36,591$36,250$102,833$67,500$58,438$60,500$63,125$47,000$48,750$48,250$52,857$32,361$33,750
Median Family Income$37,159$36,944$102,917$102,727$64,444$64,063$64,018$60,625$50,625$48,750$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$9,583$11,563$0$26,250$53,661$55,938$0$23,750$0$0$0$30,278$32,656
Median Male Income$0$49,028$49,688$36,750$35,750$34,762$34,659$63,281$63,611$0$64,375$0$61,250
Median Female Income$0$40,625$0$31,806$32,361$31,771$31,250$33,750$40,179$31,250$43,750$58,750$54,375
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2934.52%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:5565.48%
Total:84100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1241.38%
Service:310.34%
Sales and Office:517.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:827.59%
Production, transportation, and material moving:13.45%
Total Civilian Employed Population:29100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $63,600, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $27,100 (74.25%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,227), is down $658 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.00% (24.39% with a mortgage, 75.61% free-and-clear) and renters 18.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$36,500$36,900$33,700$34,800$0$97,400$93,900$79,200$80,000$47,000$73,800$81,300$63,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:888.89%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:111.11%
Total:9100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$658$663$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1020.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3162.00%
Renter Occupied:918.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:50100%

Occupied Housing Units:5086.21%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):813.79%
Total Housing Units:58100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5289.66%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:610.34%
Total Housing Units:58100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 12.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 71.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 8.30%, which is on par with the state rate (7.00%). The share of people in poverty is 17.40%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.85%). College enrollment is 11.11%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1215.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1113.75%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2835.00%
Some college, no degree:1721.25%
Associate's degree:22.50%
Bachelor's degree:56.25%
Graduate or professional degree:56.25%
Total:80100%
High school or higher:5771.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1012.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6949.29%
Public Insurance:6244.29%
No Insurance:96.43%
Total:140100%
Has Health Insurance:13193.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty17.2%21.9%7.3%3.1%3.8%3.2%0.0%16.0%19.2%34.8%27.8%26.1%17.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1451.85%
High school (grades 9-12):1037.04%
College or graduate school:311.11%
Total:27100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2488.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62841 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:87Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 62841 is located in Williamson County, Illinois, within the Marion-Herrin, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32060) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 66,902 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 62841. It covers 0.302 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Marion-Herrin, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:32060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:66,902Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.302 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5008.21 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1727858Source: Census
Place Name:Freeman Spur village; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


62842 | | 62840

Schools in ZIP Code 62841


We could not locate which school district 62841 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Project Echo Po Box 238
Johnston City, IL 62951
District: UnknownNearby
Herrin High School 700 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948
District: Herrin Community Unit School District 4Nearby
North Side Primary Center 601 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
District: Herrin Community Unit School District 4Nearby
Jefferson Elem School 1108 Grand Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
District: Johnston City Community Unit School District 1Nearby
Johnston City High School 1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
District: Johnston City Community Unit School District 1Nearby
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School 104 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
District: Private SchoolNearby
St John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School 702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
District: Private SchoolNearby
Unity Christian School 100 E College St
Energy, IL 62933
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62841


John A Logan College 700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL 62918-2500
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Illinois University-System Office 1400 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901-6801
Type: Post Secondary
Rend Lake College 468 N Ken Gray Pkwy
Ina, IL 62846
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Illinois College 3575 College Road
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Type: Post Secondary
Shawnee Community College 8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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